FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V405000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-28 2022-06-08 2022-06-09

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-938

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5768

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2022-2023 Freightliner "FCCC" MT45, MT45G and 2022-2023 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28,2022. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-938.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.